For many children, the best part of school is the friendships. We explore why those relationships matter, what children learn from them, and how parents and schools can help when things don’t go to plan.

Many of us think of play as the opposite of serious learning – something children naturally grow out of as they get older. But what if we've got it completely wrong?

In this episode, Kate Kelly, PYP Coordinator at Swiss International Scientific School Dubai, explains why play remains one of the most powerful ways children learn. From creativity and confidence to curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving, we explore why play belongs at the heart of education and not just on the sidelines.

We also explore whether kids today have enough time and freedom to simply be children, why boredom can sometimes be the spark for imagination, and what parents can do to create more space for meaningful play at home.

Artificial intelligence is changing education faster than almost anything we’ve seen before. So what should children still learn? How should schools use AI responsibly? And which human skills will matter most in the years ahead?

AI expert Professor Rose Luckin and computer science teacher Gurbinder Mander join host Hfu Reisenhofer to separate the hype from the reality and explore how AI is reshaping classrooms, careers, and the future of learning.

Every parent has wondered it: is this a phase, a wobble, or something more? We explore how to tell normal ups and downs from genuine red flags. And what we can realistically expect schools to do when children need support.